DIY Floater Frames Tutorial

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4 жыл бұрын

Learn how to make custom floater frames at home, instead of paying 2 to 3 times as much in stores!
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@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Shout out the meme with a reply to this comment when you see it... it's in 2 places! 😄

@jessH090 4 жыл бұрын

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@jaimz.crawford 3 жыл бұрын

The Creative Glow PIVOT, PIVOT, PIVOT!!!

@joelwexler 3 жыл бұрын

Pivot - isn't that what pols do on news shows when they hate the question?

@bernadettekapocias842 3 жыл бұрын

Shut up SHUT UP hahaha

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@bernadettekapocias842 😆👍

@dorissweeney9342 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial for the average person who doesn't have a workshop or arsenal of tools. Very clear, concise instructions. Thank you!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DCweldingAndArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCreativeGlow What I loved is that you used corner molding, genius! Is much cheaper and easier than using 1 by 2 hardwood base, Then adding quarter inch lattice piecesTo the outside of the frame. not to mention all the time you save gluing and cutting and measuring.

@lenp00 5 ай бұрын

An easy to follow and simple tutorial, thank you for sharing. I would add one small suggestion to countersink the frame screw holes so the screw heads don’t protrude from the back.

@sarahmadison5516 2 жыл бұрын

Great little tutorial. Simple, easy, and most tools are handy at home. I’ve browsed through many “floating frame” tutorials and this is the keeper! Thanks for sharing and allowing me to polish off my photo prints in custom floater frames.

@ArtIsNotAlwaysEasy Жыл бұрын

Out of all the tutorial's out there, this one rocks above them all. That means, I LIKED it!!!

@austinccolton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! This was a helpful and simple tutorial and the fact that you aren't someone with expensive high end tools and a workshop made me feel a lot more confident about doing it. Nothing is worse than finding a DIY video where the equipment used is so professional that it would cost way more to get the material than to buy the frame. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I do understand what you mean! We have quite a few tools here and even I watch some of those diy videos and think the same thing. I try to make videos that are fairly do-able for the average person, so I’m glad to hear this from you! Thanks again! 🙂

@patriciaengel7913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this complete tutorial. Very impressed... clear, organized video... provided ALL the information needed to do this. As a new fluid artist, this takes me to a whole different level. Thanks again!

@BojanaS86 3 жыл бұрын

Totally the best tutorial I could find for an average person and just an artist like me looking to put a more of a finished look to my pieces. And you don't need a whole lot of tools and supplies. Thanks!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for my late response, but that you for the great comment on this tutorial; I love to hear this reaction! Thank you, thank you!

@laurendao4467 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your construction of this helped me figure out how to engineer the same thing for my bathroom mirror. Thank you for such clear instructions.

@KM-pb5yq 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so, so much for this tutorial! I have been struggling for two years with frame making. I love the way a simple frame adds to the art piece but didn't want to spend a ton of time and money making them. I also wanted to give the buyer the choice to remove a frame easily if they wanted to frame it differently. Again, thank you for sharing this. So grateful!

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, and sorry for such a late reply! But I’m really glad to hear this tutorial is helping so many artists present their work! ❤️

@michelleduncan9965 2 жыл бұрын

This was an extremely well done tutorial. I have a huge piece of art stretched on a canvas, which will sit inside a window sill & function as a window blind. Since the art piece is about 4" smaller than the inside of the sill, I'll need to create a frame that will allow for a gentle "friction fit" on the sides of the frame. I doubt the corner moulding will be wide enough to fill the gap, but I'll look for one in a thick size. This tutorial showed me what I needed to know - as I figure out what material will give the depth of moulding needed. The lightness of a floating frame is a big plus, & the way it can feature & enhance the art is great. Thank you.

@rmt7922 2 жыл бұрын

This is just perfect for my art work! Simple with a great finished look.

@Jazxiibarnes 2 жыл бұрын

VERY thorough and inexpensive framing tutorial ♥️ love Love LOVE it!

@shelbeytharpe9430 2 жыл бұрын

This is excellent!! Thank you so much for sharing the whole process, describing so well, and giving alternatives along the way.

@baustin39 4 жыл бұрын

The playing cards to center the canvas was a stroke of genius!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Wish I could take credit for thinking that up, but I learned it from a few videos from Steve Ramsey (Wood Working for Mere Mortals) a while back now; he was centering drawer faces I believe. 👍

@sabrinad.setaro8474 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial with many great hints of making things easier. Thank you!

@patriciadmiller 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best floating frame tutorial I've been able to find in my browsing today. The majority of them were provided by people who were working in a professional shop equipped with professionally provided tools. You were able to create your floating frame with equipment that an artist would use trying to frame their own art. I appreciate your clear instruction and the reality that you provided because you made it accessible and I am grateful.

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you so much! That’s exactly who I was trying to help out with this tutorial, so I’m pleased to hear! :)

@tammywaltz1719 Ай бұрын

I learned a lot how to frame my art work. I love the finished look.

@mjmarcks4527 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial, and you did an excellent job of relaying all the information and steps in an easy to follow, straightforward way. This will be a game changer for me. Much appreciated.

@bonneebyrne 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on making floater frames I have seen yet.

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks! 🙂

@philmcavity4303 3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt this is by FAR the BEST tutorial on how to build a floater frame - aimed at the average person! Step-by-step, and suitable for someone (like me) who doesn’t have a full workshop or a ton of experience working with wood. Love that it’s Canadian based as well. Definitely picking up one of those clamps from Canadian Tire. I have purchased similar frames from one of our art supply stores and although I appreciate the convenience, I have found that they work best for their specific brand of canvases . Thank you - GREAT WORK!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for responding so late, especially since your comment is so amazing! I did read it when you posted it, but I often make the mistake of deciding to respond later, and later ends up being too long... I'm working on being a better KZfaq in that way! I do appreciate all of you who watch my videos, I really do! Thanks for the support, and I'm so, so glad you seem to really appreciate it! Thanks for your wonderful comment! :)

@jackiesullivan4487 6 ай бұрын

Very clearly explained. Thank you so much for your generosity.

@jacobgantos7328 11 ай бұрын

This was a very helpful video! Very precise, and I appreciate those little tips and tricks I wouldn't have thought of such as the playing cards for spacers as well as gluing those pieces of paper as to more easily remove the blocks later on. Thanks again!

@sally8234 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Thanks for that. I will paint the bottom portion of the frame black upon which the artwork is resting to give a nice even black reveal around the art piece.

@amywise2199 Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Thank you for such a thorough tutorial.

@kelleysteen2094 3 жыл бұрын

Simplified!!! Thank you! Will be using for bloating copies of newspaper articles!

@someguyontheinternet- Жыл бұрын

Excellent trick with the playing cards! Thanks!

@astra5877 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best tutorials for this floating frames, thanks!!

@teresastone3955 10 ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial for a new painter needing frames

@user-go1cb1jq3y 4 ай бұрын

I watched a lot of videos. You explained it the BEST for a person just starting out

@Majerly_Annoyed 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! It never crossed my mind to use the corner trim pieces for the smaller frames!!! Genius!!! I still need my table saw for thicker 24 x 36 frames but you just saved me a LOT of time for the smaller ones. And I bought that exact clamp from CT. What an absolute time and annoyance saver, especially when it is on sale! I bought it in December 2021 when it was 50% off ($9!!!) Well worth it for anyone.

@TheCreativeGlow 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

@AKAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! Clear instructions given in a really concise way. Perfect, thank you!!

@jrobbx 3 жыл бұрын

I have been painting with acrylics this last year and want to frame some of them. I have bought a few frames but now know how I can save money and make the frames myself. Your explanation and video shots made the process very clear to follow. Thanks for doing this!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the tutorial, and I hope it worked out for you!

@klkgirl100 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous- such clear instructions 👌

@roslynharris7781 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such clear and concise instructions.

@April-xp3zv 4 жыл бұрын

Thank god I found this tutorial. Everyone else made it too complicated for someone like me living in an apartment. For the cutting portion I think I can just use a mitre box with a hand saw. The rest I'm following to the T, thanks!!!!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope yours turned out well! ☺️

@kathypaulus2082 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - hope to try soon!!!

@magus3553 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you made it look easy. Thank you.

@jamesbellinger7901 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial ,easy to understand.

@lindaharbison9567 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and easy to follow.

@user-qx9bk4re5n 9 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation, detailed demo.

@wandakowalski7063 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video! I’ve looked at many and none of them show how to attach the canvas so that there is an even space. Thank You very much!

@saltysun6387 Жыл бұрын

This is the best and simplest tutorial out there for a floater frame by far. I can't wait to try it out. Thank you so much!!!

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it so much - thank you! :)

@jacobshumway2540 3 жыл бұрын

Good work! And nice paintings as well!

@juliegriffith9551 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial !

@amber8181 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so ready to do this project!! Great video!

@CarolVerbridge-qn4uv 11 ай бұрын

Good tutorial, this process is described in great step by step detail.

@paulhosey9882 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very well explained process for the beginner.

@p.b.1219 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you.

@marieneedham9392 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thanks

@rolfhogfeldt7645 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of the process 👏 👌 👍 Thanks for sharing!!!

@marlenekallstrom-barritt7326 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Answered many questions for me.

@loisstricklin8497 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Can't wait to try it!

@believerfever8923 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this clear instruction!

@whitneyswain8447 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this !!! Great video

@radonpq99 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on the subject, straight to the point and neatly done.

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@KatieJohnsonlmp 2 жыл бұрын

So clear! Thank you!

@marykirmo 3 жыл бұрын

Best card trick I’ve ever seen!! Brilliant!!!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Ta-daaa... magic! 😂 Thanks!

@alicetemming4141 3 ай бұрын

What a great video with lots of good tips. Thank you. I’m inspired.

@krplamo 2 ай бұрын

Impressive tutorial. Thank you!

@lindalori52 2 жыл бұрын

This has been on my bucket list for about three years now. This just gave me the confidence to do it. Great explanation.

@TheCreativeGlow 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work out for you? 🤞🏻

@lindalori52 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCreativeGlow Ugh,.....I got really sick....got better....and it's on my bucket list.

@bluecloudshoes Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very clear instructions!

@Gatecrashersmallorca 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very precise and clear. Really appreciate that step by step.

@wogun1 2 ай бұрын

Just what I was looking for! Thank you.

@debbiealexander1376 Жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for to frame a canvas panel.

@JudyArtfromtheHeart Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Great Tutorial.

@MrsJNeffer 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you!

@jryder9278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this, great how-to tutorial. I really like the look of floater frames and using corner moulding makes it so much easier to get it. Too bad I can't post a photo but it turned out fantastic. I made one for a 30" x 60" print and if anyone else is thinking to make larger frames I suggest sand, stain, varnish each piece before gluing and clamping the corners. The longer the lengths of moulding the more flex they have which stresses the corners and eventually they separate, as I soon found out. I also added flat L-corner braces to help reinforce the corners with #6, 3/8 wood screws. Cost? $100 for the corner moulding & screws. Wood $ has gone up! :)

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your suggestions on making larger versions; this is something I’d like to address in a future update video, but haven’t had the time to do so, so I really appreciate this!!! I’m glad you liked my tutorial and it was helpful to you! 😊 I just checked the price of the moulding, it’s now $5.24/ft (2022), compared to the $3.something/ft I talked about in the video. Wow! But it’s still cheaper than buying pre-made, if you like a little project to do. :)

@madacaphoto 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember if I left a comment before but thank you so much. This is one of the easiest ways for inexpensive floater frames I have seen. I am making my first one now. Super easy!!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Easy was what I was aiming for, while still looking great! I make them all the time for my pieces and love them! Thanks!

@redneckpackrat 3 жыл бұрын

Good instructional. Thank you. My wife does poured acrylics and has been after me to build her some frames. It'd have taken me several tries to come up with a few of your steps. I'll be doing some for her tomorrow afternoon!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to hear! I hope they work out well for you and her! :)

@boutincam 3 жыл бұрын

The card trick just blew my mind!!! Thank you so much for this!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you found it so helpful, and thanks a bunch!

@JagMan6201 Жыл бұрын

The card trick is so handy!

@ccosta55 2 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorial. Your explanations are very clear. 🇨🇦

@harjith.d.bubber 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the tutorial

@fredalinkswiler7309 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, you are a wonderful teacher!

@itslewisbuttery 2 жыл бұрын

super helpful, thank you!

@michelledetoth7503 4 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorial! So super helpful!! Thank you so much 😍

@trobop1 3 жыл бұрын

This is PERFECT. I will say I dont have a chop saw so I am using a Miter Box and hand saw. It can be done this way to save money but I will say be sure to have plenty of clamps to hold you wood in the miter box as I had ALOT of sanding to try to fix my errors.

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've used a mitre box to make 45s on another very large project once, and the angles definitely were not great! But it can be done if you know how to tackle it! Thanks for letting everyone know!

@HAGGISWOOMAN Жыл бұрын

This is literally the best video I’ve found on making frames! Thanks

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@universalhologram7266 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this tutorial was exactly what I am looking for, clear instructions that are beginner-friendly for someone like me who has no woodworking experience.

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for replying so late, but this is the type of comment I love to hear - thank you!

@loreleidorward7421 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !

@angiemagee4082 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you x

@sachithdesilva1947 3 жыл бұрын

Its a great to watch this wonderful practical video.

@dianayera4239 Жыл бұрын

Wow excellent tutorial! This tells you all you need to know. Thank you!

@marysilver8661 4 жыл бұрын

this is the best way I have ever seen to make a float frame!

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks! :)

@artevolutionstudioibentrav8207 3 жыл бұрын

that was great! Thank you for sharing your skills, this will save me a lot of money when I start framing my own art work

@sarahoddy5373 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very clear and simple. Thank you

@robburnside6636 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best instructional videos on this I've seen.

@TheCreativeGlow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much! 🤗

@Sbregher 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Many thanks!

@Lovebug_1022 6 ай бұрын

Best Floater Frame on KZfaq!!! Thanks for sharing😊

@simpleartideas 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely way of easy frames. Love that, useful !

@TheCreativeGlow 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mikeandhelensweeney8445 10 ай бұрын

love the video! so easy to follow. Thank you

@giselecox5633 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@roccit 19 күн бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@Farroutman1 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. If I suggest the next time you use the blocks for floats, you turn them to where the screws and glue are on the face grain and not the end grain. It will allow the screws to have a much better hold and you'll be able to unscrew them and use them again if you need to do maintenance on the piece of artwork. It was a great video and I really enjoyed everything about it. I think I'm ready to tackle this project.

@AliceDillon1963 4 жыл бұрын

Very good and informative video! Thank you!

@jas8815 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was an amazingly detailed tutorial. Thank you for taking the time and for sharing!

@TheCreativeGlow 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks a bunch!

@debjordan4399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this frame tutorial. I actually have all the tools to make frames like this. I really needed an economical way to make frames for my paintings.

@TheCreativeGlow Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! And thank you!